Lo que los fósiles nos enseñan sobre la Tierra (Investigating Fossils)

For thousands of years, militaries around the world were limited to male soldiers. However, throughout history, brave women have stepped out of the background and onto the battlefield. This biographical text covers the important women who’ve broken ground in the military. Famous historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Clara Barton, and Florence Nightingale are covered in depth, while the stories of modern-day heroes are presented to show how women are still affecting change on the front lines. A comprehensive timeline, fact boxes, and historical and modern images complete this...

¿A que figura pertenece esta forma? ¿Es parte de un pulpo, de un cocodrilo, de un florero o de un elefante? Este libro está concebido para los lectores más pequeños. La autora propone un divertido desafío: muestra una figura que parece ser el fragmento de algo más grande. Luego ofrece varias posibilidades y, al final se invita, a los chicos a que utilicen su imaginación y propongan las suyas. La obra incluye una plantilla con la misma figura para que el juego esté completo.

Desastres naturales (Natural Disasters) is an exciting book about how estimations and predictions help save lives in natural disasters. Students will learn critical math concepts as they are engaged in reading about the properties of natural disasters. Practice problems and mathematical diagrams help students reinforce the importance of mathematics. This Spanish title includes a glossary, an index, engaging images, and easy-to-read text to help students build their math and reading skills.

Dentro de la producción narrativa de Carmen Ollé destaca la novela Las dos caras del deseo. Esta novela se construye a partir del personaje Ada –quien es una profesora universitaria– y de su motivo para exiliarse: que se expresa de dos formas, como un exilio interior que se relaciona con su concepción de mujer que quiere liberarse de la opresión patriarcal y otro exilio que la hará emigrar del Perú hacia Nueva York, donde se dará cuenta y vivirá en carne propia los estragos de un capitalismo salvaje. Pero que también la ayudará a afirmarse como mujer sin culpa y en busca de la...

What has a head, two tails, and shoots across the sky? A comet. Coming from the far edges of the solar system, most comets travel around the Sun, while meteors appear as flashing streaks of light in the night sky. Explore these amazing celestial wonders as they zip through space! This book looks at the difference between comets and meteors and their effects on Earth. The physical characteristics of each are identified in detail. This book won’t come crashing down! It’s filled with fun facts that give additional information on this exciting science topic. This book allows students to use...